US Continues To Drift Further Into Food Insecurity/More Election News w/ Ron and Nolan

Watch: https://youtu.be/yCGwskw1keYSubscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxLearn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.comNolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to map out a nation drifting into deep food insecurity, escalating media censorship, and high-stakes election battles. From a harsh corporate-aligned rollout cutting millions from federal food assistance to the literal silencing of journalists within the walls of the Pentagon, we dissect a week defined by systemic overhauls and institutional clashes.From key polling shifts in the California gubernatorial race to intense internal chaos inside historic mainstream newsrooms, we unpack the power plays shaping the beginning of June 2026.Inside This Episode:The Hunger Crisis: A stark new report reveals a remarkable increase in food insecurity across the United States. Meanwhile, the Trump administration faces heavy criticism after an official claims that millions kicked off food aid are simply "moving into the American Dream."Source: Hunger Rises Under Trump - Common Dreams | Brooke Rollins SNAP Changes - Common DreamsElection Security & Polling: Authorities open an investigation into possible election interference after a downtown Los Angeles drop box is targeted with fire damage, destroying ballots. Meanwhile, a fresh May 30th poll reveals Xavier Becerra leading the California Governor's race, with Tom Steyer and Paris Hilton locked in a toss-up for second place.Source: LA Ballot Box Fire Investigation - ABC7 | California 2026 Poll - Emerson College PollingThe Anti-Weaponization Fund: We tracking the massive shockwaves from Donald Trump dropping a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' which has prompted blue states to quickly race to tax the payouts. Plus, Jill Biden speaks out about her decision to publicly support Joe Biden despite her private fears following the 2024 debate.Source: Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund - HuffPost | Blue States Tax Weaponization Fund - Politico | Jill Biden Breaks Silence - CNN PoliticsThe Maine Senate Race: Independent candidate Graham Platner strikes back against the Wall Street Journal, slamming their report on an alleged sexting scandal as "gossip" and "journalistic malpractice" meant to distract from policy. Platner also hits out at Susan Collins over her record on sending troops to war.Source: Platner Slams Sexting Allegations - WMTW | Platner Hits Back at Collins - Common DreamsInternational Fractures: Tensions flare globally as Israel moves to cut ties with the U.N. Chief following its inclusion on a sexual violence blacklist. Closer to the ground, Benjamin Netanyahu announces he has directed the IDF to increase its control of Gaza to 70%.Source: Israel to Cut Ties With UN Chief - The New York Times | Netanyahu Directs IDF to Increase Gaza Control - BBC NewsThe Media Crackdown: Press access takes a massive hit as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth officially designates the Pentagon press office as a classified, off-limits area for reporters. Over at CBS, veteran journalist Scott Pelley rips into leadership during a tense staff meeting, accusing Editor-In-Chief Bari Weiss of "murdering '60 Minutes'" following high-profile firings.Source: Pentagon Restricts Media Access - Politico | Pelley Rips Bari Weiss Over 60 Minutes Firings - HuffPost#NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #Election2026 #CAGov #XavierBecerra #TrumpFund #JillBiden #MainePolitics #GrahamPlatner #Gaza #PeteHegseth #Pentagon #CBSNews #BariWeiss #MediaLiteracy